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Cost of living in Saudi Arabia compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saudi Arabia is 16% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 36 (R$ 36) | R$ 28 | + 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 23 (R$ 23) | R$ 26 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 14 (R$ 14) | R$ 7 | + 117% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 5.04 (R$ 5.09) | R$ 3.34 | + 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 10 (R$ 10) | R$ 7 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 5.45 (R$ 5.50) | R$ 4.91 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 14 (R$ 14) | R$ 15 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 7 (R$ 7) | R$ 5.73 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 3.71 (R$ 3.74) | R$ 3.27 | + 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | R$ 4.60 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | R$ 39 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 7 (R$ 7) | R$ 6 | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 2.24 (R$ 2.26) | R$ 3.20 | - 29% | |
| Housing | + 30% | |||
| Housing in Saudi Arabia is 30% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 3,571 (R$ 3,608) | R$ 3,057 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 2,589 (R$ 2,616) | R$ 1,898 | + 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 611 (R$ 617) | R$ 694 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 2,766 (R$ 2,795) | R$ 2,128 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 1,677 (R$ 1,694) | R$ 1,291 | + 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 263 (R$ 265) | R$ 406 | - 35% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 175 (R$ 177) | R$ 80 | + 121% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 1,198 (R$ 1,211) | R$ 1,732 | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 419 (R$ 423) | R$ 424 | - 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 34 (R$ 34) | R$ 20 | + 69% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 31 (R$ 32) | R$ 17 | + 88% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Saudi Arabia is 8% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 191 (R$ 193) | R$ 207 | - 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 204 (R$ 206) | R$ 186 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 343 (R$ 347) | R$ 336 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 298 (R$ 301) | R$ 256 | + 18% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Saudi Arabia is 30% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 75,180 (R$ 75,969) | R$ 86,920 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 1.48 (R$ 1.50) | R$ 4.37 | - 66% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 135 (R$ 137) | R$ 204 | - 33% | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Saudi Arabia is 11% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 15 (R$ 15) | R$ 18 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 66 (R$ 67) | R$ 50 | + 33% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 158 (R$ 159) | R$ 232 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 43 (R$ 43) | R$ 16 | + 171% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 15 (R$ 16) | R$ 12 | + 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 15 (R$ 15) | R$ 15 | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 7 (R$ 7) | R$ 5.92 | + 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 10 (R$ 10) | R$ 3.85 | + 164% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 23 (R$ 23) | R$ 38 | - 40% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Saudi Arabia is 15% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 97 (R$ 98) | R$ 98 | + 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 128 (R$ 129) | R$ 49 | + 164% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 256 (R$ 258) | R$ 177 | + 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 187 (R$ 189) | R$ 180 | + 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | R$ 24 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 14 (R$ 14) | R$ 9 | + 66% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | R$ 11 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ﷼ 2,049 (R$ 2,070) | R$ 2,643 | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.52 (R$ 0.52) | R$ 1.16 | - 55% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 350 (R$ 353) | R$ 114 | + 211% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 25 (R$ 25) | R$ 9 | + 167% | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 21, 2019.
Exchange rate:
1.010
BRL
/
SAR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 23,420 prices entered by 2,389 different people.
Cost of living in Saudi Arabia is 5% more expensive than in Brazil
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